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Accessories for the Remington
- Thread starter lalo56
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I'd probably put an old-style safety (and old-style safety spring & detent ball) on it.
If you're hunting, you'll need some sling swivels and a sling. I'm assuming here it already has sling studs.
If not, you'll have to install them, which is easier on a wooden stock than a synthetic. Uncle Mike's makes a kit which includes the mag cap with stud and a rear stud that screws in. However, it's tough to get that rear stock drilled just right on a synthetic. If your gun doesn't have sling studs and you really want them, it might be easier to just change out the rear stock on a synthetic gun. Another option is a sling that loops around the barrel on the front and the stock on the back. Never cared much for this option myself, however.
Shotguns don't generally come with a case unless (a) you run up on a promotional, or (b) you're buying a more expensive shotgun. I did once get a nice aluminum hard case with a Remington 870, but that was a promotional that Academy was running several years ago. For a hunting gun, just a decent soft case with a zipper will suffice. Lots easier to tuck the gun behind a truck seat, in a tool box, etc. with a soft case.
+1 on Dave McC's recommended loads and chokes.
If you're hunting, you'll need some sling swivels and a sling. I'm assuming here it already has sling studs.
If not, you'll have to install them, which is easier on a wooden stock than a synthetic. Uncle Mike's makes a kit which includes the mag cap with stud and a rear stud that screws in. However, it's tough to get that rear stock drilled just right on a synthetic. If your gun doesn't have sling studs and you really want them, it might be easier to just change out the rear stock on a synthetic gun. Another option is a sling that loops around the barrel on the front and the stock on the back. Never cared much for this option myself, however.
Shotguns don't generally come with a case unless (a) you run up on a promotional, or (b) you're buying a more expensive shotgun. I did once get a nice aluminum hard case with a Remington 870, but that was a promotional that Academy was running several years ago. For a hunting gun, just a decent soft case with a zipper will suffice. Lots easier to tuck the gun behind a truck seat, in a tool box, etc. with a soft case.
+1 on Dave McC's recommended loads and chokes.
lalo56, I forgot to add: Welcome to TFL!
Between TFL and its spin-off site, TheHighRoad.org, you can find an abundance of shotgunning info with the Search function. Dave McC and some others on these two boards have forgotten more about shotguns than I'll probably ever learn.
Good hunting to you.
Between TFL and its spin-off site, TheHighRoad.org, you can find an abundance of shotgunning info with the Search function. Dave McC and some others on these two boards have forgotten more about shotguns than I'll probably ever learn.
Good hunting to you.
Thank your Sir,
I have met a guy who owns and shoots alot of guns and he is willing to teach me. I appreciate all the information and i am open minded and taking it all as well as doing my own research. Getting some of the questions asked for hunting license and so on.
I will post the pictures on Tuesday when i get my Gun. That week i will go shoot it as well. Im anxious.
I have met a guy who owns and shoots alot of guns and he is willing to teach me. I appreciate all the information and i am open minded and taking it all as well as doing my own research. Getting some of the questions asked for hunting license and so on.
I will post the pictures on Tuesday when i get my Gun. That week i will go shoot it as well. Im anxious.